Summarises documents –
be they reports, news articles or other material – and provide a written
summary when required

Proofreads documents
(letters, reports etc) both in Bahasa Indonesia and English

Provides 'quick sight'
verbal translation of documents when required

Provides
interpretation during high- and mid-level meetings, workshops and seminars
as required

Regularly familiarizes
and updates himself on local and regional events, particularly in relation
to ICRC activities and other relevant information

Supervises the
translation request system.

Overall responsibility
for the quality and accuracy of the work done by the translation
department, and for the timely delivery of material

Regularly updates
local terminologies, (official names of ministries, departments,
companies, media outlets and so forth) to ensure accuracy and consistency

Supervises the
accurate archiving of any necessary paperwork

Produces three-monthly
statistics of the translation work undertaken during that period

Regularly updates the
transliteration of the names of geographical areas in the country
(governorates, cities, villages and mountains etc), to ensure accuracy.

Organises the filing
of the paper archives for the translation department

Compiles the overall
three-monthly statistics of translation work

With
the approval of his direct supervisor – and taking into consideration the
different priorities for the translation work --be willing to assist other departments
with relevant tasks in times of emergency or when there are tight
deadlines

Supervises
and follows up the recruitment process of a new translator when the need
arises.

Other Duties

·Is aware of the delegation's objectives and
activities

·Represents the institution in a appropriate
and credible way

·Understands the three components of the Red
Cross/Red Crescent Movement

·Applies the security rules at all times

·Respects and observes the staff regulations
of the ICRC Regional Delegation in Jakarta

·The employee may be asked to perform duties and
task not covered in this job description as well as to provide support to other
departments when necessary

Requirements:

Minimum required knowledge & experience:

Professional skills, university education, preferably with a
certified translation degree (including interpretation and proofreading)

Excellent written and spoken Bahasa Indonesia and English (French
or Portuguese would be an asset), high linguist skills

Minimum three years of translation experience, preferably with a
humanitarian organisation

Adequate Microsoft Office knowledge including Excel and Power Point

Personal skills:

Able to determine priorities

Accuracy and punctuality

Able to meet deadlines

Well organised

Flexible, able to adapt

Fast learner

Ability to work independently and often under pressure

What we offer:

Dynamic working environment within a reputable
international organisation